How much is butter chicken at Indian Tales in Calgary?

Butter chicken is $15.99 on our Non-Veg. Mains menu. You can order it for dine-in, takeout or delivery online, or call +1 (587) 579-2824. Menu prices can change, so the live price is always shown on our online ordering page.

Is your butter chicken spicy?

No. Butter chicken is our mildest curry - creamy, lightly sweet and family friendly. If you want heat, just ask and the kitchen will cook it medium or hot for you.

Do you deliver butter chicken in Northeast Calgary?

Yes. We deliver butter chicken across Northeast Calgary, including Martindale, Saddleridge, Taradale, Falconridge, Castleridge, Temple, Pineridge, Rundle, Whitehorn and Monterey Park. Order online or call the restaurant.

How late can I order butter chicken near Westwinds?

Our kitchen serves every night from 5:00 PM until 1:45 AM, which makes Indian Tales one of the few places in NE Calgary for late-night butter chicken.

Is the butter chicken halal-friendly and can I order it without nuts?

Indian Tales is a halal-friendly kitchen. Our butter chicken gravy uses a cashew base, so please tell us about nut or dairy allergies when you order and call +1 (587) 579-2824 if you need to confirm ingredients.

Best Butter Chicken in NE Calgary

Butter chicken — murgh makhani — is the North Indian classic that made Delhi’s tandoor kitchens famous, and it is the most-ordered plate on our menu in Northeast Calgary. Boneless chicken is marinated overnight in yogurt, ginger, garlic and garam masala, charred in the tandoor, then finished in a tomato gravy enriched with butter, cream and a pinch of hand-crushed kasuri methi.

The result is a curry that is rich without being heavy and gently spiced rather than fiery, which is why families from Martindale, Saddleridge and Taradale keep it in their weekly rotation. Every order is cooked to the spice level you ask for, so you can keep it mild for the kids or ask the kitchen to turn up the chilli.

How We Cook Our Butter Chicken

The chicken never touches the sauce until it has been smoked in the clay oven — that is where the faint charcoal note comes from. The gravy is built separately from ripe tomatoes, onions, cashew paste and whole spices, then blended smooth and finished with butter and cream to order. Nothing is pre-portioned in a bag; each pan is finished when you order it.

What to Order With Butter Chicken

Breads

Garlic naan or butter naan is the classic pairing — buttery, blistered and perfect for mopping the gravy. A plain roti keeps it lighter.

Rice

Jeera rice soaks up the sauce beautifully, and plain steamed rice lets the gravy stay the star.

To share

Start with tandoori chicken or chicken tikka, add a mix raita to cool things down, and finish with gulab jamun.

Gurpreet Singh

Guest in Northeast Calgary

“Amazing food and service. Tried their butter chicken and biryani and both were excellent. The ambiance is great for hanging out with friends late at night.”

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Harshit Gupta

“One of the best Indian restaurants in Calgary. The food was delicious, perfectly spiced, and portions were generous. The staff were very friendly and checked on us often to make sure everything was good.”

Amritpal Singh

“Very tasty food with good quantity. We ordered multiple dishes for our group and everything came hot and well presented. Staff are polite and the service was quick.”

Best Butter Chicken in Northeast Calgary